Commercial Officer

Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom

6/23/2025

We are Ultra Precision Control Systems

Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success, which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected.

We solve our customers' problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles.

We also offer innovative products optimised to support the unique challenges of the dismounted soldier. We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back.

Flexible Working

Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment. It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.

Job Description

Ultra Precision Control Systems are looking for a Commercial Officer to join the PCS Commercial Function. As a member of the Commercial team, take a supporting role in the winning and delivery of profitable business and provide commercial advice, support and governance to the business at the appropriate level. Support the preparation of company contracts with customers and suppliers that are on terms which protect the Commercial interests of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• The day to day point of interface on commercial and contractual matters for selected contracts
• Support the timely development, approval and issuance of bids and proposals
• Support the identification of commercial risk and the development and implementation of effective risk mitigation strategies and actions
• Ensure that the Company’s contractual obligations are communicated to the project teams and support functions
• Support the resolution of commercial issues
• Support the project teams to identify contract changes and engage the Change Control process
• Supporting the project procurement team in the negotiation of contractual agreements with suppliers and subcontractors
• Support other members of the commercial team as required
• Participate in the negotiation of any amendments to our existing contracts and new agreements
• Reviewing, re-drafting and supporting the negotiation of customer contracts and agreements.
• Support the protection/registration of the company’s intellectual property rights
• Provide assistance in the generation of new business proposals
• Help develop, improve and maintain Commercial policies and processes
• Perform any additional activities in order to maximise the contribution to Ultra Electronics targets, plans and objectives
• General administrative duties including photocopying, scanning, minute taking, arranging meetings and updating appropriate tracking spread sheets
• Liaison with the trade compliance team to ensure compliance with regulations
  
  

Required Skills & Experience:

• Degree in a relevant discipline including but not limited to: law, economics, business, or similar
• High grade in GCSE Maths and English
  
  

Benefits:

Every employee is critical to our success and as such we offer a range of flexible employee benefits along with career development opportunities.

• Flexible working within core working hours
• 25 days holiday (185 hrs) with the option to buy/sell 5 days (37 hrs) plus bank holidays
• 4 times your annual salary in life assurance
• Flexible benefits package
• Pension Scheme - Less than 5 years' service up to 5.5% employer contributions, 5 years' service + up to 7.5% employer contributions.
• Sports and Social club
• Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team events
  
  

You couldn’t be joining the team and Ultra at a more exciting time. Therefore if this sounds of interest, please follow the application process

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra PCS is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.